Various activities based on Hakuba

A backcountry guide club led by professional snowboarder Yuu Takeo, who has over 20 years of experience as a guide.
Based in Hakuba, it is diversified with back country tours, workshops for beginners, expeditions, and the K2 New Model Test Center. Yuu Takeo, the representative and chief guide of Bantei, who is trusted by many for his reliable skills and accurate guiding, is also focusing on backcountry safety awareness activities. He also develops beacon checkers and provides consulting services to resorts.

Various backcountry tours provided by Bantei

Backcountry tours are held mainly in the Omachi, Hakuba, Otari, and Itoigawa areas.

The Hakuba area is so vast that even a guide who skis every day can't ski all the lines. It is also attractive that the run distance is long because there are many places where you can access the lift and the location that is far from Japan. From those who are trying backcountry for the first time to those who have experienced backcountry, all ages and all guests are guided with safety first so that they can be satisfied. We also offer lessons to improve your technique.

[Beginner Tour]

A backcountry tour for guests who are new to backcountry and do not know about beacon operation or backcountry.
After about 1 hour of beacon training, how to use the equipment, and backcountry training, hike up for about 1 hour and enjoy a single powder run in anticipation of the best conditions for the day. Participation fee: 11,550 yen (photo included) (If there is only one participant, the tour will be held for an
additional 4,400 yen) *Rental gear and lift tickets are not included

[Light one-day tour]

A backcountry tour for guests who have backcountry experience and can operate beacons.
A tour for backcountry beginners, such as those who are not confident in their physical strength, those who want to hike slowly and take action. Enjoy the whole itinerary of the day at your leisure. From the Omachi, Hakuba, Otari, and Itoigawa areas, anticipate where the vent conditions will be on that day and enjoy powder skiing. Participation fee: 14,850 yen (including photo) (If there is only one participant, the tour will be held for an additional 4,400 yen.)

[One-day tour]

From the Omachi, Hakuba, Otari, and Itoigawa areas, anticipate where the vent conditions will be on that day and enjoy powder skiing.
Hike up is about 2 hours to 5 hours. A full-fledged backcountry tour. Participation fee: 15,950 yen (photo included) (If there is only one participant, the tour will be held for an
additional 4,400 yen.) *Rental gear and lift tickets are not included.

[Expedition / training tour]

Tours outside the Hakuba area, avalanche training tours, events, etc. Check the official website for details.

[Private tour]

A backcountry tour for people who are not good with large groups, who want to enjoy the backcountry at their own pace, and who want to charter only with their friends. Guidance to the desired location (anywhere in Japan) at the guest's pace. (Guests are responsible for expenses such as travel expenses for guides.) For more information, please contact us by email or telephone (0261-72-2118 or 080-2075-5717).

[Freeride lesson]

People who want to try backcountry but are not sure if they can do it with their own skills.
We offer the best lessons for those who want to participate in a one-day tour, but want to check whether they can participate with their own skills. Lectures on common movements in the backcountry, and of course tips on powder skiing!
Pre-tour lessons can be taken as many times as you like. Basically held in private lessons in one group. Participation fee: (1 session, 1 group total amount) 1 person 5,000 yen, 2 people 8,000 yen, 3 people 9,000 yen, 4 or more people 2,500 yen

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*The information on this page is as of January 2023.